Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare
Hazardous drugs, including those used in cancer chemotherapy, antiviral treatments, and hormone therapies, present significant health risks to healthcare workers.
This course explores the various hazardous materials and medications that healthcare professionals may encounter daily, along with strategies to protect themselves from serious health effects.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Discuss hazardous chemicals commonly found in the healthcare industry and their potential effects on employees. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify healthcare roles and jobs that involve exposure to hazardous chemicals. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Explain the key requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). |
| LO 1.1.4 | Describe the Hierarchy of Controls and the basic control methods within it. |
| LO 1.1.5 | Discuss the hazards and health effects of both acute and chronic exposure to chemicals, including ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, mercury, and waste anesthetic gases. |
Key: TO = Terminal Objective, LO = Learning Objective